JOB DETAILS:

Namutumba community hospital is looking for a Public Relations (PR) Officer to organize and oversee PR activities and ensure effective communication with stakeholders, media and the public.
As a PR Officer, you should be an organized and cool-tempered professional who is able to handle a crisis. We expect you to have a creative mind and excellent communication skills. If you are also confident in your public speaking and project management abilities, we’d like to meet you.
Your goal will be to cultivate a positive company image.

Responsibilities
• Develop PR campaigns and media relations strategies for the hospital.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. marketing and sales) and maintain open communication with senior management
• Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.)
• Prepare and distribute press releases
• Organize PR events (e.g. open days, press conferences) and serve as the company’s spokesperson
• Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising
• Address inquiries from the media and other parties
• Track media coverage and follow industry trends
• Prepare and submit PR reports
• Manage PR issues

Requirements and skills
• Minimum 1-year experience as a Public Relations Officer or similar PR role
• Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)
• Proficient in MS Office and social media
• Strong communication ability (oral and written)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Creativity and problem-solving aptitude
• BSc/BA in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or a related field
• Ability to speak lusoga
• Ready to work in a rural setting

All interested applicants should send the CVs to floranakabuubi25@gmail.com